The Fall Season in Arts and Entertainment

The new 2014-2015 season is now under way as far as subscribing is concerned. A few venues have already begun their seasons. Here is a rundown of some of our favorite venues.

Is Gay Media Insensitive to the Trans Experience?

A few days ago, I ran across an article about a trans teen ending his life. Immediately, the article put forth messages and language that was insensitive, unaffirming and contradictory.

What is Happening to the Gayborhood?

Is the gayborhood disappearing?

Notorious OMG – Rudy Flesher

The last couple of months have been marked by a series of ‘lasts’ for Notorious OMG – the artist, activist, philanthropist, and general renaissance (wo)man also known as Rudy Flesher.

Interview with Charles Busch

He’s an amazing character actor from Die, Mommie, Die, Pyscho Beach Party, and even the Addams Family Values

The Weird Beard Revue

Picture it. 7 PM on a Saturday night in Philadelphia. I’d just slipped into the entrance of L’etage, ascended an unassuming flight of stairs and once I reached the top I was transported to the 1920’s with soft lighting and decorative papered walls.

A New Lesbian Bar in Philadelphia

The community was sadden a year ago when Sisters, the city’s only lesbian bar, closed its doors. But manager Denise Cohen is working to bring a new lesbian space to Philadelphia

Let’s Talk About Sex

In 2014 sex is still the elephant in the room no one ever wants to address. Well one pioneer in starting and continuing the conversation is Dr. Timaree Schmit, a noted sexologist with a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Education.

Better Than a Hand Job – The First Last Laugh

‘Better than a hand job.’ These were the words of judge Carol Ann Carol Ann at the opening show of the 12-week stand-up competition ‘The Last Laugh.’

Forecast for Philadelphia: Reigning Royals

On Saturday evening, June 28, 2014, in Philadelphia it was “reigning” royals. At a special pageant, the city’s best and brightest competed for the title of Mr. and Miss Q Spot Philadelphia 2014. In a very close competition in which had us all on the edge of our seats, Stevetta Vinowski and Alice Wills edged out the competition to take the crowns.